Thank you Poquitos. I was lucky enough to be invited to this stunning restaurant by a fellow foodie and friend, she had the inside scoop on the opening date and I'm always ready to try something new. I love when my adventurous tongue doesn't lead me to dining disappointment. The restaurant is perfectly dark and sexy, however the open windows and high celling's create a feeling of open community instead of claustrophobic containment. I love the open kitchen, I think it's great when restaurants know they have nothing to hide and make all their staff behave as front of house. We got a great table near one of the huge windows and enjoyed the jealous look directed out our dinner and drinks as people walked by intrigued. That's right, you want some of this. Guacamole. I make a mean one and I very rarely order it out because I feel most places overwhelm the wonderful taste of avocado with too many other flavors. I don't know how they do it, but they nailed it here. It tasted of perfectly ripe avocado, oh that buttery richness. While perfectly paired with their warm, crisp chips I would have had NO problem just going to town with a spoon. PLEASE try the Hongos tacos. Roasted mushrooms and grilled onions perfectly seasoned with smoky chipotle. I even dare you carnivores; these flavorful tacos pack a flavorful, meaty punch. I also thoroughly impressed with my friends Al Pastor, I tend to avoid fruit in my tacos but the pineapple added a lovely brightness to the moist pork. Not to mention that these tasty fillings come in house made tortillas! Nothing stale here, the corn tortillas warm your taste buds up for the impending deliciousness. I never can keep my eyes to myself and caught my tongue wagging at our neighboring table's ceviche, carnitas platter, and the lamb shank. Next time? We we're too full for desert. Okay, that's a lie. We had another margarita instead. Oh, I didn't even mention how killer their margaritas are. We started out with the classic house margarita, everything you could from tequila and lime! I chose the La Fiano, perfectly sweet and spicy, for my liquid desert! My friend selected the Luchadore. An interesting, yet delightful, classic tequila flip! I have already strongly recommended this place to several friends, as well as my fellow Canadians who are planning an impending visit. Oh yes, I will be back. read more

I am a little mixed on this place. I come here a lot, but usually it is because I am with friends. The bartenders are nice and their drinks are alright and if I don't want to drink hard alcohol I can always rely on Stone IPA. I really like the layout of the bar and its nice that we can drink indoors or outdoors. Their food could use some work. I had a bite of their chicken taco which I thought was alright and their chips and guac which...well. It was $9 for the chips and guac and it wasn't really anything to write home about. How can it be that expensive? Anyways, I know I will be here again but I think I will stick with the drinks. Zipzap Zubidy Bop! read more

We came for dinner and the food was tasty. I had the tortilla soup and he had the chicken tacos with rice and beans. We shared the chips and guacamole and each had a margarita. The guacamole was good but needed more salt and lime in my opinion. Very good though and obviously fresh. $8.95 is a bit high for the guacamole but I understand why fresh guacamole is kind of expensive. My boyfriend liked the chicken tacos. I had a bite and thought they were good. I liked the black beans and rice a lot! They were served in a small cast iron which was a nice touch. The only negative of the dinner was that my tortilla soup was lukewarm by the time it got to the table. My question is why?!? Soup should be warm in the pot until it's served. If the taco plate was ready, the cook should have scooped the soup out of the hot pot and the food should have been on its way to the table. Getting lukewarm soup is very puzzling as it seems this would be the easiest dish to serve hot. Service was friendly. We had the Poquitos margarita (sweeter and fruitier) and the from scratch margarita and they were both good. I preferred the from scratch one which was simpler and not so sweet. They were both $7.50. The menu notes that the Poquitos margarita is on the sweeter side which I think is a good thing to note. The bill came to $46 with tax. Not bad for what we ordered. I would definitely return. The restaurant was vibrant and busy. Looks like they're doing some things right! My only gripe is getting not-hot soup. I'll try them next time and maybe the timing will be a bit better. read more

I'm not a fancy capital hill frilly type. I've eaten gross piles of Mexican food at the usual greasy spoon and gas station. I'll be frank, I've eaten the same Mexican at a a gas station as I've eaten here. I luv um both just as good! I just want a place that keeps the diet coke flowing. The thing that made me Miffed is that I ha to pay five bucks for the chips! Listen, all Mexican is the same. but, this is better read more

First off, who the hell has Pacifico on tap? Well, apparently Poquitos does. I obviously had to order it, and I totally wouldn't do that again. Pacifico should only be served in a bottle, on a warm summer day. But, I can say I've had it on tap. After wandering around the hill, aimlessly, trying to decide where to eat for dinner, we *finally* ended up at Poquitos. I was with my boyfriend and his sister, and she is a really picky eater. So Poquitos worked for her so she could have a margarita and a quesadilla, which she loved, so that's cool. She was the one visiting from out of town. I ordered the chicken mole enchiladas with beans and rice and was pleasantly surprised at how tasty they were for overpriced-Seattle- fusion-Mexican food. The mole was much spicier, rather than sweet, but good. I also really liked the rice and beans, I would have liked them even more if the rice wasn't burnt. My boyfriend enjoyed his tacos, but agreed that the enchiladas were better. For $13 for 3 enchiladas, rice and beans, it actually is a really good deal. The star of this restaurant though is the ambiance. As soon as you walk in you can tell it's from the same people who brought us Bastille over in Ballard. We sat out on the patio near the fire pit. The inside looked really fantastic too. This isn't somewhere I was particularly interested in trying, and I doubt it will become a regular haunt on the hill for me, but I was honestly surprised at how delicious the food was. read more

Poquitos...is...underwhelming. The food is nothing special but what irks me more is that this place parades around as if it's the most authentic Mexican restaurant in town. Gimme a break, just because you don't serve nachos (and by the way, I REALLY WANTED SOME G-D NACHOS) doesn't mean you're authentic. The interior is fancy-douche which, to be fair, I can appreciate. Overall this place isn't so bad but when you are so close to so many fantastic restaurants, why waste your time here? Go to Barrio instead. read more

What a cool spot! Went here earlier this week since it just opened up on Monday and wow was it busy (but didn't have to wait to grab a seat). I love the decor, the booths are comfy and spacious, the servers are very friendly and I enjoyed my time here. Their guacamole, I kid you not, is THE best I have ever eaten. Wow. YUM. It is a bit pricey and didn't realize it was $9 (with chips) when the server offered it to us, but after the first bite, I understood why. You get a massive bowl of the guac and chips and we devoured it! I don't know what they put in it to make it so delicious, but I have a lot of guac in my lifetime thus far, and this one is THE best i've tried thus far. They make their own tortillas there, food preparation is quick, and everything tastes as if it was made authentically in Mexico. I ordered the pork and pineapple tacos and they were very good! I am a huge fan of authentic Mexican food since my best friend growing was from there and her mother made THE best food. So nice to find a place here in Seattle that does the same. Their drink menu is also very good. I had a difficult time choosing one because they all sounded amazing. I ended trying the vanilla infused and orange drinks (I apologize forgetting their names, but the last two at the bottom of the drink menu). I will definitely return and try some of their other dishes. My friend already went here twice just this opening week and everything she ate was great, so I look forward to trying out more dishes as well. Once again....I will have their guacamole, and recommend that you try it out as well! Gracias Poquitos! read more

I wish I could give negative stars. Everyone knows that there's only three things that make a business successful. 1. Good food, 2. Great service, & 3 ambiance & image. Worst Mexican food in ALL of Seattle. Disgusting. We ordered 5 different things and the only okay thing was the side of rice. Service. HORRID. No personality, no actual guest service, just extremely slow order takers. We had the red head red bearded bartender. But we watched what was going on in there with other servers. If I owned this restaurant, I would truly be embarrassed. The only thing going for this place is the way it looks, and it's location (hence why bartenders or servers likely feel entitlement). read more

After dinner, I summed up my initial impression of this place by tweeting, "Mexican food by gringos, for gringos." Yes, that's a moderately unfair assessment (and, incidentally, inaccurate, or at least the "by gringos" part is), but what else can I say about a place that looks like Epcot Center: Mexico and serves food that tastes so bland that it should probably be salted first, let alone spiced. This place will stay in business because the tequila section of the drinks menu is one half of the drinks menu, and the bar and patio are two-thirds of the total restaurant. They should rebrand themselves as a tequila bar and be done with it. read more

This is a quick account of one of many horrible customer service experiences I've had a Poquitos. The bartender ignored us for 20 minutes. We were sitting right in front of her. I raised a finger and said 'excuse me' several times. Nothing. Finally I asked the back of her head for some help, "can we have a couple Dos Equis and some water, please?" She put the beers in front of us without response, eye contact, or aknowledgement. Beside them, the bill. Behind them, two glasses of HOT water. I asked about the hot water and my beer was promptly seized and I was told not to return. "Right," you must be thinking, "this guy must've been rabble-rousing. He must've deserved it." I have four witnesses who say otherwise. No TP in the bathroom. Ditto on paper towels. Well, I guess there was plenty of paper on the floor for us unwashed peons to work with. PROs: The bouncer is amazing. A true character who is interested in hosting a fun time for all. The chips and salsa are a treat, along with many of their dishes. That's about it. read more

I was very conflicted while writing this particular review. Service was exceptional even on a busy Saturday night. Our server was so fun, prompt and attentive. The decor and atmosphere reminded me of Pesos, but with better staff and crowd. The location is primo, although parking is always a huge pain in the !@$ on Cap. Hill. This place would get a solid 4 stars had I just come here for drinks. As Katy H. mentioned this is one of the few restaurants that serves Novo Fogo Cachaça cocktails...and they are totally delish! Try the Fogo Real it's fantastic. My disappointment came with the menu. Very basic selection, definitely not enough to compete with the likes of Barrio. Don't get me wrong basic when perfected can be nothing short of an amazing meal...not the case here. Basic was just Meh...the food left no impression on my palette. I will be back for cocktails, but I will skip the menu. read more

I was looking forward to trying this new hotspot in Captial Hill. So, after running a few errands on a Saturday afternoon, I decided to stop in and give it a try. I sat the bar and placed my order with the waitress; a Margarita, chips and Gauc. As she walked toward the register she turned and informed me that I must give her a credit card in order for my order to be placed. I responded by asking for the bill. After printing my bill and slamming it down on the counter in front of me, she prepared my margarita, which as decent, and served my chips and guac, which were also decent, without comment. She, and everyone else behind the bar, did not say another word to me for the duration of my stay. Needless to say, I have made a point of telling everyone that will listen about my horrible service at Poquitos and as left, I promised to NEVER set foot in there again. I guess these guys have enough customers and $$$ to tolerate such awful awful service. read more

Well... the best way I can sum up this experience is that they sure do Nickel & Dime you here... After spending the afternoon exploring Cap Hill, we decided to try this new restaurant that had just opened. The experience was fun but this place is WAY overpriced for what you get. Case in Point: - $3 for two small things of salsa... maybe 2 oz if you're lucky - $9 for guacamole... this comes in a HUGE bowl but is about the quantity of 3/4 of a cup and is very chunky... NOT worth $9... - $9 for 3 tacos that were TINY and no sides... You could eat these in a bite each if you wanted. Definitely not filling for what you paid. Overall, the place was busy (probably because it was opening weekend) but the food was so-so, the portions were tiny, and the price for what you got was very high. To quote the friend with us- 'Man, I like the 4 for $7 you get from the taco truck near the stadium and they are just as good!' Drinks were priced as would be expected and were good. I would go back to just have a drink but no food. It is sad to be writing this on their opening weekend but hopefully they realize and shape up quickly. Easy additions- add sides to your meals!! (throw in some rice or something with the tacos.. people will feel better), give free salsa (people will spend more time there and drink more beverages which is where you make a lot more money and this will also make people happier with your smaller portions if you choose to stay the way you are). read more

Looks may be deceiving at Poquitos. I admit that the atmosphere is what drew me into going there for dinner but I was very disappointed with what came of this experience.Usually I am expecting to bring home a take away box, but not a Poquito's. The portions are so small and expensive. While I was reviewing the menu, I expected three large veggie stuffed enchiladas but instead I got a tiny stone pot with three egg roll sized tortillas. No veggies...just cheese. I paid 12 dollars plus tax for this less than filling meal. And chips, which are usually complimentary, were( I believe) $3. Seriously Poquito's? Really? Moral of the story: Go there to be seen but just buy drinks. No food unless you have a very small appetite and deep pockets. read more

Next time I'll go straight to Barrio. Barrio and Poquitos can't escape being compared to each other since they're so close and almost the same menu. I had read the iffy reviews for Poquitos but figured I'd check it out myself. We went about 4pm so it wasn't crowded at all. Service was fine and the drinks were good. I tried the El Dude and it was pretty unique and creamy (Tequila version of the White Russian). We ordered the guacamole and salsas. The guacamole was good but the portion was about as big as a scoop. The green salsa needed salt and spice and it was described as the hotter one. The chipotle salsa was just odd and sweet. We decided to not spend anymore money there and went over to Barrio's Happy Hour and had better tasting drinks and Happy Hour food. read more

My wife and I were very excited to try it out after having a decent time at Bastille the weekend before for Sunday Happy-Hour and peeking through the windows a couple times when out walking around. While the inside was amazing, aesthetically, this place needs serious help and quick. 1. The front of house staff was extremely disorganized, inattentive, inconsistent, and either confused, disgruntled, or just indifferent about providing even a basic level of service. 2. Before ordering, we asked if anything off the dinner menu was available and were told, "No, not until 5". We then asked if the tacos came with rice or beans and were told "they might, or else it's some salad". Ok, so we ordered two different types of tacos and an order of chips and salsa and a couple Margaritas. 3. Margaritas came out quickly, my rim was barely salted, wife's heavily coated. Not a big deal, the drinks were tasty. It was funny to watch the bartender "straw-taste" every single mixed drink that went out...a week into the restaurant being open, that's a little odd, but whatever. 4. After waiting 5-10 minutes while other tables around us had orders of chips, salsa, and giant bowls of guacamole brought...which wasn't on the menu and wasn't mentioned by our server despite the fact that we asked if anything off the dinner menu was available, we were starting to wonder what was up. 5. Our tacos showed up, brought out by the one person who seemed to be hustling in the place...an older, kind of stressed looking runner or busser. He gave the tacos to the right person, explained the sauce, etc. Not bad. 6. Still no chips, so we flagged down someone else and finally about 15 minutes after we'd ordered, we got half a bowl of cold chips and two salsas...which were actually decent, but there wasn't much salsa there and the chips were really not good. 7. The tacos were actually decent. I like that they use quality meats and the flavor was good...good, but not great. As we watched the time it took others to get their tacos, it made me wonder what was going on in the kitchen and how these were prepped. The tacos came out in 3 minutes for some people. Does that indicate they just make up some chaffing trays a couple hours before and run an assembly line during happy hour as a cash cow for the restaurant? Seems that way. Granted, at $7.50, they weren't that much more than what you pay at Chipotle for assembly line chow, but they also weren't that much better. And with nothing to order to accompany them (would it be that hard to offer some beans, guac, soup, dessert?), it's a pretty odd and incomplete offering for happy hour. 8. After sitting with empty plates for another 10-15 minutes while numerous front of house staff walked by ignoring us, joked at the bar, etc., we had to flag down a different busser and ask for our bill. He acted pissy and said he'd let our server know. A couple minutes later, the same busser came back with the bill, dropped it, and said nothing. Meanwhile, we could see our initial server, who we hadn't heard from since he took our order, at the back of the restaurant chatting with another server. 9. $31 for appetizers and two margaritas with dreadful service. Wow. And none of the people around us looked like they were pleased either... Add that all up and you get one disappointing afternoon out. Until we see a review saying that they've fired the current management and brought in someone that knows what they're doing to get the front of the house straightened out AND come up with a menu that's worth paying decent money for, we certainly will not be back. Maybe it's just growing pains for them, but if you're not ready to fully open the restaurant, you shouldn't. What a shame. It's such a beautiful place when you first walk in. read more

The space is amazing but the rest of my experience was just meh. Arrived around 5PM planning on doing happy hour with some friends and maybe grab a bite. They asked if we had reservations (no) and were told it would be about an hour wait. We grabbed some seats at the bar where our initial bar service was S-L-O-W. We finally had a girl take over and she was attentive. Around 6:30 we were summoned to our table. Our group had grown by this point but we were still all able to squeeze in although I think the server was a bit overwhelmed. More drinks were ordered along with the chips and salsa (2 salsas, neither super impressive) and the guacamole which like another reviewer I found too chunky and not all that special. We finally got around to ordering food. JP went with the steak enchiladas which were tasty. I ordered the mushroom tacos with a side of black beans. Everyone else's food was delivered except for mine. The server apparently forgot to put my order in. When the food finally did arrive I was underwhelmed. The taco filling wasn't even warm. Maybe Poquitos needs to work out the newbie kinks but I won't be racing back here. read more

Went for happy hour and really enjoyed the food especially the brisket tacos - probably 4 stars. The space is beautiful and the patio is amazing. My issue is with the server we had - Jina. It was like she took an instant dislike to us as soon as we said we didn't want the warm tap water they give you, we wanted sparkling water. It was like we had told her we'd just killed her favorite pet. She was surly and short with us for the entire time we were there. We ate quickly and left. We would have loved to sit and hang out but her frosty attitude ensured we ate and left quickly! She is not cut out for any job that she has to work with the public - she should quit or be fired. We'd love to go back but we don't want to be served by her again so I doubt we will. read more

After reading the reviews, I decided to try Poquito's. I have to say that those who gave it 3-5 stars were spot on. Anything less than that is ridiculous. And since those 1 star reviews mention other nearby restaurants, I think the competition wrote them. My experience was amazing. Went there for dinner with some friends. Yes, the wait time for a table was long, but you can snag a table in the bar if you're quick. The drinks were awesome. Unique, strong, and oh so tasty. Definitely recommend the La Fiona, The Purest and Jala-pina! Portions are not American style. This is not Azteca. I was quite full after sharing the ceviche and chips & salsa and eating the chipotle chicken torta. Food was not overpriced for the quality of food we received. Waiting for a table can be long so call early and make a reservation. Cannot wait for the patio to open this summer! read more

Don't you just hate when a waiter is most attentive just as they're handing you the receipt for you to sign & tip? Ha! Our waiter wasn't really around, and didn't refill the chips as requested, and didn't recognize that the bowl was empty for a good 40 minutes. Saddd. But, my chicken enchiladas were tasty, and the beans and rice were exceptional! No complaints here about the food quality. Price on the other hand... *sigh* Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food too. I'd come back if my party wanted to meet there again :) read more

We got here for dinner tonight on a Saturday at about 6:30pm. SUPER crowded! They were already on a 1 hour long wait! Thankfully, we sat at a table we shared with some other people in the bar area. It worked out just fine. We started off with the guacamole. It definitely left a lot to be desired. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything special, and guacamole is definitely a dish that can be made special and amazing! We both actually had the chicken quesadillas for our meal. I was pleasantly surprised - they were actually really delicious! They were just chicken and cheese, which is perfect, and they were a great blend. I'm so happy they didn't douse them in red sauce as many Seattle mexican restaurants do! Overall - I enjoyed it! I think we'll be back for the quesadillas. read more

This place is wonderful. I've been here more times than I can count and each and every time I am happy. My go to is always the house margarita, the peppers, and tacos. The side bar is a great spot to sit and watch a game. Just get there early to get a good spot with a view. As I am writing this I am now craving this restaurant. Need to visit soon! read more

FYI - the server's name IS Matt, and he's still awesome. I went back and had the shrimp, and it was positively delightful. I also tried a bite of the chicken enchiladas, and they were delicious! For the life of me, I can't understand how this place gets anything less than 5 stars. And to compare it to Azteca? Fool, you're trippin' - Poquitos is awesome, and they've made a serious fan of me! read more

We came sans reservations on a Friday night and waited about 20 minutes for a table. With an infant, seating is pretty limited, since 2/3rds of the seating is dedicated to the bar, and most of the dining room seats are pretty tall, but we could have probably gotten high-chair suitable table with an advance reservation. So many Seattle Mexican restaurants serve such dreary food that any attempt at breaking out of the vinyl booth oversized bland rice and beans platos mold is likely to be rewarded by massive crowds. Doubly so in the land of mediocre overly self-absorbed restaurants of Capitol Hill. So it's loud and its noisy here, but my verdict is that the noise is reasonably deserved. I had a little huitlacoche-filled crepe. It's almost impossible to find corn fungus at restaurants in Seattle, so that feat in itself was impressive, but it also tasted pretty good. My wife dug her chiles rellenos stuffed with pork. The chicken tamal with mole was a hit with our 9 month old son, and mom. We ordered chips and salsa, and I found the salsas more flavorful than the average obligatory ones you'll find in most Seattle pseudo-mex joints, though not over-the-top spicy. Remember, people, chilies (and salsas) aren't all about heat... they each have their own distinct flavors, too. (For those complaining about the amount of salsa, the staff quietly replaced ours when the little bowls approached empty). My experience was greatly enhanced by a habanero-infused passionfruit cocktail, which was surprisingly well-balanced, even though it was fairly intensely spicy. Capitol Hill, home of the Broadway Grill and its supersweet blue drinks, is not a reliable place to get anything well-balanced. The lingering effects of the habanero probably simulated my palate enough to accept nearly anything, but if I'm rating the whole experience, I'll just say it worked. My wife dug her hibiscus tequila and Fernet cocktail. A restaurant that can pull off a decent mixed drink with Fernet can't be all bad; I'm never brave enough to do anything with Fernet Branca other than massively dilute it with tonic water or club soda. You can eat reasonably inexpensively here, though our drinks made the bill a bit higher. At peak hours it looks like their "made-to-order" guac is scooped out of a big vat, but I suspect it hasn't been lingering as long as at some places. Atypically for Capitol Hill, the staff seemed to be enjoying their jobs. I didn't spot a single surly-looking staff member in the place. The atmosphere is maybe a little LA, but that's just fine once in a while for this Seattle native. I don't understand why the current average rating places this place in the same range as Azteca, but I suspect that there's some "oh, that place is so busy that nobody really goes there" hipster bias going on. read more

Omigosh, YUM!! I was in Seattle to with a friend to meet up with our boyfriends who were playing at a show at Neumos across the street, and we came here since it seemed like a great spot to have a nice double-date dinner (and a margarita!) before the venue opened. Our server, Anthony, was totally awesome. (The coolest, nicest server ever!) He had spied our boys across the street at the venue when they were loading in, so he had figured out that we probably weren't from Seattle. When he confirmed this, he warned us that the portions were huge so we should probably all split dishes so we didn't end up with leftovers. I totally appreciated his observation and honesty cause boy was he right! None of us even managed to finish one plate between two people!! The food was sooooooo damn good though! They bring you chips and salsa to snack on, and holy shit, if i could have bought a jug of their red salsa to take home with me i probably would have. I had a yum yum yummy margarita to drink and split the fish tacos with my boyfriend. Everything tasted super fresh and it was definitely with deep regret that we couldn't finish our entire meal! We also had a shot of their house tequila, which was SO SMOOTH! I was a bit nervous since i'd been out drinking the night before and wasn't too eager to have a tequila shot at 7pm, but it went down like nothing! My friend was pretty hungover that day and wasn't going to do one, but our server promised it would make her feel better... 15 minutes after she did the shot she confirmed that she felt incredibly better and that her stomach wasn't queasy anymore! Thanks Anthony!! All in all, it was totally one of the best dining experiences i've had in awhile! I'll totally be back next time i'm South of the border!! (See, i'm from Canada, so i can totally make a bad South of the border pun when referring to a Mexican restaurant in the US. Pretty good huh?) read more

Interesting...now I preface my review and rating because this was a daytime weekend lunch visit...but I was surprised to see the overall rating below 4 stars. We really enjoyed the space...eclectic rod iron lighting and decorations...the indoor outdoor central fire pits....and the general happy attitude of the patrons...honestly this could have been slightly influenced by the visit of a slightly inebriated nutcracker and his equally tipsy female reindeer companion...but heck...it is the holidays. I focused as usual on the beers...typical Mexican fare with some IPAs thrown in but what I was really impressed with one of their craft drinks...the Ditchweed. A cilantro and coriander infused tequila...complete with jalapeño stuffed olive agave and lime juice...this was awesome and a must try. We decided on sharing the pork as well as the chicken tacos...what I liked about the options is that you could substitute the rice and beans for an additional taco... they had a nice mixture of medium spicy sauces as well. Now they were understaffed , there was one bartender working the entire bar and she acted in some cases as a server as well... But we were in great spirits...having fun and hanging with the reindeer and nutcracker so all was well. Ratings are about a personal experience and ours were more than satisfactory...we'll be back to sample more the next time in Cap Hill. read more

Positives: cool atmosphere. Love the decor and outdoor patio. Happy hour is decent. Chips and salsa are standard (definitely you need to add hot sauce). I would recommend, the carnitas. Tender pieces of pork that have a crispy crust. They are delicious. Homemade tortillas are good. Margaritas are average. This is where the positives end. Negatives: 1) The mole enchiladas were terrible. I've had multiple mind blowing mole sauces in Mexico (including Oaxaca) and multiple other countries having travel the majority of Northern, Central and South America. We didn't even eat half of it and there were 3 of us. Of course the waiter didnt do anything about it when we complained (considering he recommended it). It's think that if you are going to serve Mole, it better be damn good. So I am offended that this was disgusting. Take it off the menu. 2) It's bizarre that this place managed to make a flavorless, spiceless salsa. Thank god they put some bottled hot sauce on the table. 3) Very Americanized, very inauthetic. Priced more than expected 4) Drinks were watery and uninspired. We had intended to eat a full dinner here, but couldn't stomach it and went somewhere else. If you have an inexperience palate, you'll love it here. Good luck. read more

Delicious tacos Al pastor! Poquitos offers more than their name meaning! I've been to Poquitos several times by now. The food and drinks are great and the atmosphere is just perfect! I love their tacos al pastor,so juicy,messy and yet delicious! Their stuff is really attentive and nice. It only took us like 10 minutes to get a table for 10 people on a Saturday night. Oh I almost forgot about cheap Tecate beer :) read more

The food is very good. Great selection of vegetarian and meat options, and great drink selection. The guacamole is delicious, although the $9 "full" size is probably only about a cup and a half, which I thought wasn't very much. I am knocking an entire star off because they charge for salsa. The waiter/waitress comes to the table and asks if they should start you with chips and salsa- and you say yes! Because it's a Mexican restaurant. Later you see that the lame "salsa trio" is $8.50 or something... Their margarita is my favorite in the city. The space is loud and bustling and an overall fun atmosphere! read more

I really wanted to like Poquitos. Hailing from AZ, I like any and all variations of Mexican food from the taco truck to the greasy Americanized diner to the high end. Also I am superficial and generally like pretty places filled with pretty people. However the food here was pretty much meh. When it arrived at the table it looked like it might be good, but everything I tried was bland and forgettable (caveat: I only sampled a few things: guac, veggies enchiladas, a friend's chicken mole dish). Also the server was sweet, but really slow. The interior is purty and the drinks were tasty, so I'd come back here for bar times. Food times, not so much. Maybe to try some fried apps which should be hard to mess up. At a similar price level, covering similar bases (mexi times, good drink menu, nice interior, douchy eastsiders contingent), Barrio is a WAY more delicious option. read more

Really good food and inventive options for vegetarians. Yam tacos were awesome. Veggie torta was tasty too. Good cocktails and great atmosphere. Really nice evening and it was PACKED. read more

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I decided to try this spot purely based on the fact that its from the owner of Bastille (which I'd rate at 3-4 stars). The ambience is good, but the food at Poquitos is terrible. None of my friends liked the food. The carnitas were very dry! The margaritas were watered down as well. The starter (guacamole) is the reason I'm giving it a second star. read more

I have no idea what all these other reviews are talking about. 1. The wait staff has always been friendly! 2. AMAZING atmosphere! Its perfect for a date, football games, or group night out. 3. We live in seattle- who doesnt want to forget the gloomy weather with any one of their specialty margs. 4. If you want food out in 6 minutes go to tgi friday- enjoy yourself people! And the friends you are with 5. Food is good, not great but everything else prior makes up for it. All in all wonderful place and I would recommend it to anyone! read more

First off, I'm pissed with Yelp for not offering a "Zero Stars" option. If that were available, it's exactly what Poquitos would receive from me. I'm so very, very disappointed. :( I took my best friend to Poquitos for lunch. Neither of us had ever been, and we've both been saying we need to try it, being the self-appointed Grand Dames of mexican cuisine we often pretend to be. So ... in we go, appetites whetted and ready for a fantastic experience. Needing to answer a call of nature, I went immediately to the restroom. The one and only urinal is hung so low, I may as well have pissed on my own damned feet! What the hell is up with how Seattle hangs urinal anyway? Being the only urinal in the joint must be tough later in the evening - just saying. While perusing the menu, I noted that the chef actually put his name on it! To me, that has always meant that great things will be coming out of that kitchen. So, in eager anticipation, I ordered the Chilaquiles, and paid an additional $3.00 for chicken. My bestie ordered some sort of drowned torta. I also ordered a bowl of chips and quacamole for us to share. Here's the lowdown: Chips & Guacamole - easily the best thing I ate for lunch. The chips tasted only a little stale (I later noticed that there is a GIANT stack of bowls with chips in them over by the kitchen, arranged in some sort of pyramid). The guacamole, while not the best I've ever had, was kinda okay (could have used some seasoning - maybe just a hair more salt or lime juice?). Chilaquiles - Let's get this straight, i absolutely adore chilaquiles! Think of them like huevos rancheros with green salsa instead of red. YUMMO. Not so the Poquitos chilaquile, poor thing. The tortilla chips were unpalatably soggy when the dish arrived. The green salsa tasted EXACTLY like that Herdez green chile salsa you can get at the grocery store (ICK) - I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest it may have actually come from Sysco. The egg had absolutely no seasoning. Oddly enough, the chicken tasted as if it hadn't been introduced to salt and pepper, let alone any other spice. Also, the chicken tasted like it'd been pre-cooked, left uncovered in a refrigerator, reheated and then served. I ate less than half of the foul thing before disdainfully pushing it to the side in favor of the mediocre Chips & Guacamole. My bestie's "drowned" torta - He said it tasted good and that the sauce was "yummy". I didn't have any of it, so couldn't tell ya. I did notice that there was exactly enough sauce for one-half of his sandwich to be dipped in/sopped around. All I can say is I would've been pissed had that food been mine. The chef putting his name on the damned menu indicates a level of "the buck stops here"ness not really seen in restaurants of this type. So, Chef I Forgot Your Name, what in hells the deal? I could've spent $33 at Taco Bell and eaten better food! read more

I am on a very restrictive diet and Lindi had a special dish custom prepared for me. The food was great and her commitment to service is even better. My husband had the Carnitas, off the menu, he reports the flavors are wonderful! read more

While on an exploratory jaunt over much of Capitol Hill, along with friends, I was excited to try this place, as it is brand new and was absolutely packed. After hearing it was a 45 minute wait, we ran over to nearby Elliott Bay Book Company, and wish we had eaten at their cafe, or continued our walk back north on Broadway to a cheaper option. Very disappointed in the portion sizes for the amount we paid. I'm sorry - $9 for 3 tiny tacos is a bit steep, and what's with the grape sized limes?? $9 for a not-so-huge bowl of guacamole, as other reviewers raved about - definitely not as much as you hope $9 gets you. Granted, it was very tasty. When asked if we "wanted salsa with that" we said sure, not realizing that was another $3 for maybe 1/4" of salsa in deceivingly shallow bowls. The Poquitos Margarita was great - but the guys ordered other types, and came in glasses less than half the size of the girls' ... for the same price. $12 enchiladas with no sides and overwhelming sauce... Not so amazing. Apparently it's opening weekend, but really - I expected a better first impression!! Major bummer. Overall - Great Poquitos Margarita, tasty guacamole, and good effort on the authentic taste, but WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY overpriced for what you get, portion-size and taste-wise. read more

When I heard this was the latest restaurant from the people that brought us Bastille...I expected a beautiful space and was apprehensive about the food (as Bastille is only so so). The space is a complete rip off of Matador...and the menu looks surprising close to Barrio 2 blocks away. I love Mexican food being originally from California...and am always looking for good places to find it in Seattle (a hard thing to do!). Poquitos is NOT the place for good Mexican food...the food was so over-salted that my mouth was literally ripped up from the meal. The margies- as another review stated- were way to syrupy(come on people- it's all about the fresh lime juice), expensive and tiny. The chicken tacos were boring (and salty), the green salad was boring(and salty), the salsa was oversalted to the point that there was no flavor...the only thing that was halfway good was the corn relish. The server was very nice...but they were super disorganized...they brought all of our appetizers/entrees out first(all at once so our table was full)...then the drinks...and forgot about the chips- so we had to ask for those again. All in all a very disappointing experience and doubtful that we will return...so many better choices on the hill: The Saint, Rancho Bravo, and Barrio. But for good down home authentic Mexican get over to El Gallito... read more

I was really trying to think of one good thing to say about this place, but the only thing that came to mind was it's location. Really though, "A" for effort, but "D" for execution. Sticky floors, disgusting bathroom with no garbage cans (seriously there were used tampons and pads just lying all over the floor!), increadibly rude inattentive staff. The beer I ordered took a half an hour (I timed it) to get to me. I had to ask for it twice. It wasn't even that busy in there. The Long Island was interesting though, a mystery drink that the bartender obviously free-styled and got real abstract with. Lots of potential though, so keep trying guys! Get a new waiting staff, then maybe I could give you a less scathing review. For now though, you'll find me at Rancho Bravo down the street... read more

We had a truly bad experience at Poquitos on a recent Sunday. We (me, my wife, and 2 daughters) show up around 12:30 and get a table. We get settled and place our order, and so far so good (except that they don't bring out the chips until well after we've ordered -- what's that about? Shouldn't they be on the table right away?) Then the problems start. We wait, and we wait, and we wait. We finish our chips. Still no food. The place was well under half full, so I have no idea what took so long. The food finally came. Brunch Torta for me, fish tacos for my wife, kids quesadilla for one daughter, and kids taco plate for the other daughter. The food was, at best, mediocre. My torta, which cost $11, was nowhere near as good as the Torta at El Camion, but cost almost double. The quesadilla was a supermarket quality tortilla loaded with supermarket quality cheese. The tacos were OK. Here was the real cap on the meal, though. When the check came, we were charged for the adult quesadilla ($12) rather than the kids quesadilla ($6). I called it to our server's attention, and she said "Oh, our system makes that mistake all the time. I'll fix it." WTF? It makes that mistake ALL THE TIME, and you didn't check to see if it made it this time? At this point, we were running quite late, since everything had taken so long, and it took our server and the manager well over 5 minutes to fix it. We ended up in this place because we walked by and it looked good. Given the combination of high prices (for Mexican food, anyway), mediocre food, and careless service, we definitely will not be back. read more

Tacos and cops are good but nothing special and the prices are high. $15 for 3 small tacos and $13 for a drink that was 80% ice. Only come for here for the ambience - but even that isn't very great as it's super loud read more